Bill 250 explained in plain English
Recovery Month Act, 2021
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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The Recovery Month Act, 2021, proclaims September of each year as Recovery Month in Ontario to raise awareness about addiction and mental health recovery.
This Act proclaims the month of September every year as Recovery Month in Ontario. The purpose is to recognize the challenges faced by people and families dealing with addictions and mental health issues, and to raise public awareness about these issues and the availability of help for recovery. It also aims to support individuals and families affected by addiction by letting them know they are not alone and that help is available.
- It establishes the month of September in each year as Recovery Month in Ontario.
- It aims to increase public awareness regarding addictions and support individuals and families on their recovery journey.
- Ontarians affected by addiction and mental health challenges.
- Families of individuals affected by addiction and mental health challenges.
- The general public in Ontario, through increased awareness.
- The Act received Royal Assent on May 12, 2021, and came into force on that day.
- The Act itself does not create specific programs or funding for recovery. Its effect is primarily through proclamation and awareness-raising.
The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
Source: Section 2
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